Overview

• Chestnut was banned due to an endorsement deal with Impossible Foods, a Nathan's competitor.
• Geoffrey Esper, James Webb, and Nick Wehry are the top favorites to win this year.
• The contest will air on ESPN2 and ESPN3, with live streaming options available.
• Miki Sudo is heavily favored to win the women's competition again.
• Chestnut will compete in a separate event at Fort Bliss Army base on July 4.